Interrelated Components of Virtual Classroom to Achieve Model for Teaching Practice

Abstract

Extension of the application of teaching methods on the Internet is a new challenge for higher education institutions in IT intensive education. As practical realizations of teaching programs, virtual classrooms are in the focus. The authors of this paper studied the possibilities and difficulties of introduction of model based distance learning in higher education practice. They survey some important issues and methodological elements of virtual classrooms in comparison with demands for teaching procedures, programs, and materials. The main objective is to reveal specific circumstances that allow definition of modeled objects appropriate for course modeling. In this paper, an analysis of application of predefined virtual classroom features introduces a primary methodology. Following this, course on the Internet is discussed including local and global extent of education. Then virtual methods are analyzed for the practice considering one of the published virtual classroom model-Finally, possibilities for implementation of virtual classroom model are concluded.